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China’s producer price index (PPI) fell 3.0 per cent year on year in June, while consumer inflation rose 2.5 per cent from a year earlier.
China’s producer price index (PPI) fell 3.0 per cent year on year in June, while consumer inflation rose 2.5 per cent from a year earlier.
The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which focuses on smaller, private firms, jumped to 58.4 in June from 55.0 in May.
The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which focuses on smaller, private firms, jumped to 58.4 in June from 55.0 in May.
From January to April, China’s industrial giants’ profits were down 27.4 per cent under pressure from the fallout of the coronavirus outbreak.
From January to April, China’s industrial giants’ profits were down 27.4 per cent under pressure from the fallout of the coronavirus outbreak.
Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which focuses on smaller, private firms, rose slightly to 44.4 last month, from 43.0 in March.
Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which focuses on smaller, private firms, rose slightly to 44.4 last month, from 43.0 in March.
Exports from China recovered in March, but analysts have warned of a substantial fall in the coming months with the coronavirus set to cool export demand from its trading partners.
Exports from China recovered in March, but analysts have warned of a substantial fall in the coming months with the coronavirus set to cool export demand from its trading partners.
China’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.2 per cent in February from a year earlier, while the producer price index (PPI) dropped 0.3 per cent year-on-year.
China’s consumer price index (CPI) rose 5.2 per cent in February from a year earlier, while the producer price index (PPI) dropped 0.3 per cent year-on-year.
Official purchasing managers’ indices for both manufacturing and service sectors drop to all-time lows as steep falls raise questions over extent of coronavirus damage.
Official purchasing managers’ indices for both manufacturing and service sectors drop to all-time lows as steep falls raise questions over extent of coronavirus damage.
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 35.7 in February, confirming fears over the impact of the coronavirus on the Chinese economy.
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to 35.7 in February, confirming fears over the impact of the coronavirus on the Chinese economy.
John Ma, a 20-year-old Australian student from the University of Queensland, describes how he is coping with a citywide lockdown in Wuhan, China. More than two weeks ago, authorities ordered the shut down to try and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus that was first discovered in the central Chinese city over a month ago.
John Ma, a 20-year-old Australian student from the University of Queensland, describes how he is coping with a citywide lockdown in Wuhan, China. More than two weeks ago, authorities ordered the shut down to try and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus that was first discovered in the central Chinese city over a month ago.
Gross domestic product (GDP) is the value of all the goods and services made in an economy during a specific period. China'a GDP has come under particular scrutiny during the trade war with the United States.
Gross domestic product (GDP) is the value of all the goods and services made in an economy during a specific period. China'a GDP has come under particular scrutiny during the trade war with the United States.
Ongoing anti-government protests have led to some speculation that Hong Kong could be forced to sever its peg to the US dollar, which has been in place since 1983.
Ongoing anti-government protests have led to some speculation that Hong Kong could be forced to sever its peg to the US dollar, which has been in place since 1983.
The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for China rose to 53.5 last month, the quickest pace since April, from 51.1 in October.
The Caixin/Markit services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) for China rose to 53.5 last month, the quickest pace since April, from 51.1 in October.
The Chinese economy grew by 6.0 per cent in the third quarter of 2019, the lowest quarterly growth since records began in March 1992.
The Chinese economy grew by 6.0 per cent in the third quarter of 2019, the lowest quarterly growth since records began in March 1992.
Hedao International Trade Centre for Cases and Bags is located in Baigou, Hebei province and is home to over 10,000 stores. The gigantic bazaar sells handbags or suitcases for 100 yuan (US$14) or less that bear all the similarities to the more expensive Louis Vuitton or Gucci originals.
Hedao International Trade Centre for Cases and Bags is located in Baigou, Hebei province and is home to over 10,000 stores. The gigantic bazaar sells handbags or suitcases for 100 yuan (US$14) or less that bear all the similarities to the more expensive Louis Vuitton or Gucci originals.
The consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI) are two key indicators for China's economy, but why are they important?
The consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI) are two key indicators for China's economy, but why are they important?
China’s yuan exchange rate weakened below the psychologically important level of 7 to the US dollar in both onshore and offshore markets on Monday.
China’s yuan exchange rate weakened below the psychologically important level of 7 to the US dollar in both onshore and offshore markets on Monday.
Caixin/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 49.9 in July from 49.4 in June.
Caixin/Markit manufacturing purchasing managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 49.9 in July from 49.4 in June.
The trade war between China and the United States marks its one-year anniversary on July 6, 2019.
The trade war between China and the United States marks its one-year anniversary on July 6, 2019.
US President Donald Trump spoke to the media on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan having earlier met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
US President Donald Trump spoke to the media on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan having earlier met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
World leaders from 19 countries plus the European Union will meet between June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan for the 2019 Group of 20 summit, with much of the talk leading up to the summit surrounding a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump due to the ongoing trade war.
World leaders from 19 countries plus the European Union will meet between June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan for the 2019 Group of 20 summit, with much of the talk leading up to the summit surrounding a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump due to the ongoing trade war.
Can you spot the difference between a tweet from the former host of ‘The Apprentice’ and a quote from the leader of the Communist Party?
Can you spot the difference between a tweet from the former host of ‘The Apprentice’ and a quote from the leader of the Communist Party?
The Caixin Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 48.3 in January from 49.7 in December, the lowest since February 2016.
The Caixin Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 48.3 in January from 49.7 in December, the lowest since February 2016.
The Central Economic Work Conference, an annual meeting of top officials, takes place in Beijing and will discuss China's economic policy for next year.
The Central Economic Work Conference, an annual meeting of top officials, takes place in Beijing and will discuss China's economic policy for next year.
The cut off for the famous 100km is 48 hours, and runners at the 40km mark now will certainly be facing another night out in the New Territories
The cut off for the famous 100km is 48 hours, and runners at the 40km mark now will certainly be facing another night out in the New Territories
A team of domestic helpers finished Hong Kong’s famous ultramarathon, surpassing their own expectations
A team of domestic helpers finished Hong Kong’s famous ultramarathon, surpassing their own expectations